Science at the Movies

Pixels (2015). This is episode 3 of 5 from our miniseries 'Pixlexia and the Glitches!' Something is not right in gamerville, players are afk, rpg is a little too real, and Felix can’t fix it! There’s only one thing to do, time to get on the star road to the special zone! Grab your boosters, collect the extra lives and rack up the xps. It’s gonna be a pixelated ride! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

It's our first every documentary - and what topic could be better than the one, the only: Jane Goodall. A legend! But what do we really know about her? Thanks to Brett Morgen's amazing movie - now a lot! Should humans be entering into chimp territory? What did it mean that Jane observed personalities in chimps? We had so many questions, and we think we a fair job at answering them, and then some....

Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005). This is episode 2 of 5 from our miniseries 'Pixlexia and the Glitches!' Something is not right in gamerville, players are afk, rpg is a little too real, and Felix can’t fix it! There’s only one thing to do, time to get on the star road to the special zone! Grab your boosters, collect the extra lives and rack up the xps. It’s gonna be a pixelated ride! Hosted on A...

The Meg (2018) What better way to take our inaugural trip into the ocean than with a shark movie! Jason Statham takes on a Megalodon and we are here for it! Freda is swooning, Abi is under pressure and we all learn how many teeth sharks have! "Save the cheerleader, save the world!' Twitter: @movies_science Instagram: @scienceatthemovies References, resources and tidbits: Articles: How Do Deep Sea...

Wreck-It Ralph (2012). This is episode 1 of 5 from our miniseries 'Pixlexia and the Glitches!' Something is not right in gamerville, players are afk, rpg is a little too real, and Felix can’t fix it! There’s only one thing to do, time to get on the star road to the special zone! Grab your boosters, collect the extra lives and rack up the xps. It’s gonna be a pixelated ride! Hosted on Acast. See ac...

It's time for us and aliens to head to a new part of the world - South Africa! - Aliens have arrived, and the humans are right there to exploit them! Freda and Abi wallow in despair over the state of humanity but not to worry - Freda's back with her accents to lighten the mood. Are the aliens aphids? Did MNU stick to the three Rs of Animal Experimentation?? We answer all your burning questions, as...

Let's revisit our second ever episode, Moon, with an extended version! . Back when we were podcast babies without radio voices, pop filters and with massive echo, we covered the Duncan Jones masterpiece from 2009 - Moon! Recorded about one month into 2020's COVID-19 pandemic, where we thought things were winding down, we thought we had already gained all the weight and Freda was struggling with re...

Enjoy the release of our extended Moon episode and then listen to Freda's conversation with loveable Dementia specialist Aaron Wagen. . Both on their third viewing, Freda and Aaron go on a deep dive into all matters Moon. Why do Lunar Industries need to give their clones memories? What if they didn't? Do we all need to be motivated by personal conflict? Are we different people at different points...

Gravity (2013) We're back in space and feeling the isolation and terror of Dr Ryan Stone. Gravity is an experience for science lovers and movie lovers alike and we both adored this movie! Abi fumbles through some orbital dynamics, Freda enters space therapy and we all learn that even great movies shouldn't steal scenes from animations about robots in love! "It's space therapy!" Twitter: @movies_sc...

A Scanner Darkly (2006). Episode 5 of 5 from our miniseries, 'Nothing is real, except the sheep!' This series we’re stepping into a Phildickian frame of mind and exploring our perception of reality, identity, drugs and technology? But before we try to solve matters in the middle of the night, we must agree that the best response to reality... Is for us all to go insane. Now, would you like coffee...

We've really gone and done it this time by covering 1997's Face/Off. We have so many question! How can Nicholas Cage's face fit over John Travolta's chin? Can you transplant a face with gentle massage? Are the women okay? Abi and Freda both thought Face/Off was all all-time favourite but 20 years can do a lot to a movie. Enough with the face touching! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

The Adjustment Bureau (2011). Episode 4 of 5 from our miniseries, 'Nothing is real, except the sheep!' This series we’re stepping into a Phildickian frame of mind and exploring our perception of reality, identity, drugs and technology? But before we try to solve matters in the middle of the night, we must agree that the best response to reality... Is for us all to go insane. Now, would you like co...

Jurassic Park (1993) ... we're so excited! This week we're finally taking a trip to Isla Nublar to walk with the dinosaurs! We're back to the topic of cloning and genetics with a dash of mathematics and an attempt to understand chaos theory! Freda does a Spielberg turnaround, Abi wants a feathered T-Rex and we have Freda's own dino expert Raph in to explain those Velociraptors! "Scaly and scary!"...

Total Recall (1990). Episode 3 of 5 from our miniseries, 'Nothing is real, except the sheep!' This series we’re stepping into a Phildickian frame of mind and exploring our perception of reality, identity, drugs and technology? But before we try to solve matters in the middle of the night, we must agree that the best response to reality... Is for us all to go insane. Now, would you like coffee with...

This week, its all about Baymax, the care-giving robot! The 2002 animated movie Big Hero 6 gave us a lot to smile about. We talk hyperspectral cameras, neurotransmitters, soft robotics and just about everything in between. Plus, we have a bonus counselling session to help you deal with your difficult feeling. Everyone has them! Long live the space womb! _______________________ A bit of further rea...

Minority Report (2002). Episode 2 of 5 from our miniseries, 'Nothing is real, except the sheep!' This series we’re stepping into a Phildickian frame of mind and exploring our perception of reality, identity, drugs and technology? But before we try to solve matters in the middle of the night, we must agree that the best response to reality... Is for us all to go insane. Now, would you like coffee w...

Happy Death Day 2U (2019) ... Yes this movie has science in it!! No for real!! This week we're talking scifi slashers, the movie genre you never knew you needed! Jessica Rothe is back and we are so here for it. Abi gets to talk about lasers, Freda spirals into another dimension and nobody can explain time loops! If you haven't watched this movie, do it! Even better, go back and watch the first one...

Blade Runner (1982). Episode 1 of 5 from our miniseries, 'Nothing is real, except the sheep!' This series we’re stepping into a Phildickian frame of mind and exploring our perception of reality, identity, drugs and electronics? But before we try to solve matters in the middle of the night, we must agree that the best response to reality... Is for us all to go insane. Now, would you like coffee wit...

Will Smith teams up with another grumpy old man in Enemy of the State! We just can't stay away. We're back from a break and, in this episode, Abi and Freda show off their knowledge. We answer every one of your burning questions: Is a dedicated satellite enough to surveil an on-the-run Will Smith? Can you use a pretzel packet to escape the government? Most importantly: Can you rotate us 75 degrees...

Hey SatMs! We're on a short break but we know we can't leave you high and dry! We're throwing back to our second ever episode, Spectral, and bringing you this companion piece to extend your listening pleasure! In this minisode Abi talks with a real life Quantum Physicist, David Garrick. There's a lot of lols in this one and David does an excellent job of accurately explaining both Bose-Einstein co...

It's a rerelease!! We're brining you back to our first days as baby podcasters with a rerelease of our second ever episode Spectral (2016). Listen back to our complete shock and awe at the use of science in this movie! In this episode we're talking about the 2016 Netflix movie 'Spectral'.Abi attempts to explain what Bose Einstein Condensate is, Freda explains why safety goggles are important aroun...

Hey SatMs! We're on a short break but we know we can't leave you high and dry! We're throwing back to our first ever episode on Annihilation and bringing you this companion piece to extend your listening pleasure! In this minisode Abi talks with a real life Cell Developmental Biologist, Dr Ezgi Kunttas, who does a much better job of explaining the science behind Hox genes! Welcome back to the shim...

It's a rerelease!! We're giving you a ( slightly ) extended version of our very first episode on Annihilation (2018)! Listen back to our first days as baby podcasters! In this episode, we talk about the queen that is Natalie Portman, exploding aliens, mesmerising synth music and our love for a movie monster! Freda coins the term 'sexy-science pillow talk' while Abi has a PPE concern in her WTF mom...

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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005). Ep 4 of 4 from our Ack! Ack! It's an Alien! miniseries. We’ve made it through so far, but If anything is going to top the last year, it’s definitely going to be an alien invasion. So before we panic and start drawing straws for “leader of the welcoming party”...let’s take a trip through some comedy favourites with our miniseries Ack! Ack! It’s an alien!...